The Cruz-Cantwell Protect College Sports Act dropped today and the Governor rules on it in full. Antitrust exemption for cap enforcement — the foundational piece that gives the CSC legal teeth for the first time. One free transfer then sit with exceptions for coaching changes. Five-year eligibility limit. The Lane Kiffin Rule barring coaches from leaving before the season ends. Super league prevention that directly targets the Big Ten and SEC by prohibiting consolidation of leagues earning over $1 billion in revenue. The cap can float upward through negotiation. Collective bargaining is still on the table — Cantwell said it directly. The Governor has been watching this bill since EP 119. This is the most significant college sports legislation ever introduced in Congress and the Governor says support it. Plus the SEC spring meetings in Destin — Sankey throws cold water on the CFP debate, Mike Elko delivers the most honest quote from any coach all spring saying coaches are answering for themselves not the good of the sport, SEC coaches reveal they were misled on the 9-game schedule and told the playoff would expand to 16 which never happened, and the collision course between the SEC and Big Ten is more real with every passing week. CBS Sports top 25 Power 4 coaches — Cignetti is No. 1 the first coach in the history of the list to jump from outside the top 20 to the top spot. The Governor agrees. Disagrees on Campbell at 16 too high and Ferentz at 20 and Brohm at 24 both too low. Alex Golesh compares Auburn to what Cignetti did at Indiana with Byrum Brown as the foundation. Rich Rodriguez admits leaving West Virginia for Michigan was a mistake and what that means in the portal era. Drinkwitz walks back the Border War looking for blood comment. Sankey officially ends cupcake weekend in November starting 2027. Brendan Sorsby completes treatment and releases a statement — June 1 hearing in Lubbock District Court is the most important date in college football this summer.

On EP 122 of Governor of College Football:

• Golesh compares Auburn roster building to Cignetti's Indiana
• Drinkwitz walks back Border War looking for blood comment
• Rich Rodriguez admits leaving WVU for Michigan was a mistake
• Sankey ends cupcake weekend in the SEC starting 2027
• Sorsby completes treatment — June 1 hearing is everything
• Governor Reacts: CBS Sports top 25 Power 4 coaches
• Around The Nation: SEC spring meetings — collision course is real
• Governor's Ruling: Cruz-Cantwell Protect College Sports Act

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The NCAA is finally probing Ole Miss for tampering with Luke Ferrelli — four months after Dabo Swinney held a press conference with the full timeline documented. Pete Golding allegedly texted a player already enrolled at Clemson and showed him a picture of a one million dollar contract. The investigation is still in the early stages. The Governor's ruling — if Ole Miss is found guilty they should be penalized with scholarship reductions and recruiting restrictions. Dabo Swinney played this the right way and was wronged. The cycle of tampering continues because the penalty never exceeds the benefit. That ends tonight. Also the Governor reacts to Bill Connelly's American Athletic Conference preview and makes his pick — FAU wins the American in 2026. Zach Kittley is one of the brightest offensive minds in the sport. Caden Veltkamp is healthy after shoulder surgery. Easton Messer is the second-leading active receiver in FBS history in career yards. Bill Connelly himself said FAU has the best returning production of any G6 team nationally. The Governor is on record. Memphis is the second team with Air Noland in a Heupel-style system under Charles Huff. Governor's Playbook Episode 1 is live on the channel — Brennan Marion and the Go-Go Offense at Colorado. The Governor introduces the series and plays a 10-minute clip. Plus anonymous Big 12 coaches tell Athlon Sports it is a relief that Kyle Whittingham left Utah. Georgia and Clemson in talks to move their home and home series to a neutral site. The ACC distributed a record $826.5 million in revenue — the Pac-12 generated $111.5 million — that is the story of conference realignment in one number. Ed Orgeron goes on Pardon My Take and says Brian Kelly's fake accent meant it was over before it started — you ain't got a chance. And an anonymous Big Ten coach calls Bob Chesney arrogant at UCLA — the Governor defends him with his 132-52 career record and eight conference championships.

On EP 121 of Governor of College Football:

• Anonymous Big 12 coaches say it is a relief Whittingham left Utah
• Georgia and Clemson in talks to move series to neutral site
• ACC distributes record $826.5 million in revenue
• Ed Orgeron on Brian Kelly's fake accent — you ain't got a chance
• Anonymous Big Ten coach calls Chesney arrogant — Governor defends him
• Governor Reacts: Bill Connelly American Athletic Conference preview
• Governor's Playbook Episode 1: Brennan Marion and the Go-Go Offense
• Governor's Ruling: NCAA probes Ole Miss tampering — four months too late

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The Governor calls every major QB battle before fall camp. Keelon Russell wins Alabama — the run game has been broken for two years and Russell fixes it. Faizon Brandon wins Tennessee as a true freshman — the boldest call of the offseason and the Governor is on record. Sports Illustrated projected every Big 12 QB and the Governor reacts to all 16 — Weigman is the most underrated QB in the country, Fifita leads all active FBS QBs in career TDs, Lagway and Spavital is the dark horse combination to watch, and the Texas Tech situation with Hammond not cleared until August 21 is the most complicated story in college football. Tony Petitti went public for the first time supporting 24 teams — hard no on 16, zero conversation about 16. The Governor responds point by point and notes the first genuine fundamental public divide between Petitti and Sankey. The Governor is counting on Sankey to hold the line in Destin next week. Plus Ahmad Hardy back in Columbia starting rehab, Notre Dame extends the Stanford series, Tony Elliott warns of CFP unintended consequences, Jordon Hudson demands CBS release the Belichick footage, and Lincoln Riley says nobody gives a s**t about the portal anymore — he is right.

On EP 120 of Governor of College Football:

• Ahmad Hardy returns to Columbia — begins rehab — speaks to fans
• Notre Dame extends Stanford series through 2028 — schedules Kent State
• Tony Elliott supports expansion but warns of unintended consequences
• Jordon Hudson demands CBS release unedited Belichick footage
• Lincoln Riley — nobody gives a s**t about the portal anymore
• Governor Reacts: SI Big 12 QB projections all 16 teams
• Governor Reacts: Tony Petitti goes public on 24-team CFP — Petitti vs Sankey
• Around The Nation: Governor predicts every ESPN top 10 QB battle

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Indiana is third in the CBS Sports Big Ten power rankings. The national champion. 27-2 under Cignetti. Third. The Governor goes through all 18 Big Ten teams with FanDuel odds — USC is +1400 with the most returning starters in the FBS, Michigan is +1300 with Whittingham and Daley, and the Governor is smacking the OVER on Iowa at 7.5 as long as Ferentz and Parker are there. Then the Governor's ruling on college football's money problem — Ohio State generates $350 million per year and pays athletes 6% of its revenue. The NFL pays 48%. This is not a money problem. This is a spending discipline problem. Schools agreed to a cap and immediately tried to circumvent it. The CSC won the Nebraska arbitration and the schools that created the system are now rooting for it to fail. The SEC and Big Ten are exploring a breakaway from the NCAA. One agent says we will have a year without college sports then negotiate a CBA. The Governor says skip to the CBA. Plus Athlon Sports way too early top 25 reaction — Indiana fifth again — and into the news covering Oregon suing Dakoda Fields, Belichick on his first year at UNC, Big Ten coaches 18 for 18 for the 24-team playoff, Kevin Jennings not talked about enough, and Ryan Coleman-Williams renewed focus at Alabama.

On EP 119 of Governor of College Football:

• Oregon suing Dakoda Fields — bigger than $10,000
• Belichick opens up on poor relationship with first UNC team
• Big Ten coaches 18 for 18 for 24-team playoff
• Rhett Lashlee — Kevin Jennings is not talked about enough
• Ryan Coleman-Williams opens up on sophomore slump
• Governor Reacts: CBS Sports Big Ten post-spring power rankings all 18 teams
• Governor's Ruling: Does college football have a money problem or a financial literacy problem
• Around The Nation: Governor reacts to Athlon Sports way too early top 25

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The Governor uses the actual 2025 CFP final rankings to build the 24-team bracket and prove the expansion is wrong. Iowa at 9-4. Michigan at 9-4 after firing its head coach. Arizona at 9-4. James Madison in the national championship playoff. CBS Sports Brad Crawford wrote it himself — this is about inventory not fairness. The Governor is done debating. The 2025 bracket is the closing argument. Also Brad Crawford's top 26 most feared defensive players — Colin Simmons is No. 1. The biggest omission is Matayo Uiagalelei at Oregon who led the Big Ten in sacks in 2024 and posted 18.5 career sacks. You cannot rank Tuioti and leave his running mate off. All 17 ACC projected starting QBs broken down with win total context — Darian Mensah is the No. 3 QB nationally, CJ Bailey is the most underrated QB in the conference, Davis Warren has not played since December 31 2024. Plus Sorsby attorneys threaten imminent legal challenge with Indiana and Ohio gaming commissions now involved, Georgia safety arrested on felony drug charges adding to over 20 documented off-field incidents since 2023, Ohio State new turf and black alternate uniforms, ACC Friday night schedule with 15 games, and Stephen A. Smith calling Sarkisian's basket weaving comment classless.

On EP 118 of Governor of College Football:

• Sorsby attorneys request expedited NCAA decision — legal challenge imminent
• ACC announces 15 Friday night games for 2026
• Stephen A. Smith blasts Sarkisian for basket weaving comment
• Ohio State new turf and new uniforms for 2026
• Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle arrested on felony drug charges
• Governor Reacts: CBS Sports Top 26 Most Feared Defensive Players
• Around The Nation: All 17 ACC Projected Starting QBs with win total context
• Governor's Ruling: The 2025 CFP bracket proves 24 teams is wrong

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The ACC became the third Power Four conference to support the 24-team CFP at their spring meetings in Amelia Island. The Governor's response — name one year college football had 24 deserving teams. ESPN said no higher than 16. Greg Sankey said do the homework first. The Governor agrees with both. The CSC won its first major NIL arbitration against Nebraska in what one person described as a beatdown — the first true salary cap enforcement victory in college football history. The Governor breaks down the Nebraska case, the warehousing issue with Playfly Sports, why the legal war is far from over, and what it means that the CSC actually has teeth. Plus ESPN and The CW locked in the ACC through 2030-31, Ahmad Hardy released from the hospital after being shot in the leg, College GameDay at LSU-Clemson in Week 1 and Ohio State-Texas in Week 2 on ABC at 7:30 PM, Sarkisian rips Ole Miss academics, James Franklin needs a bold AD at Virginia Tech, and the definitive G6 Top 25 from the CBS Sports all-138 rankings — all 25 programs broken down.

On EP 117 of Governor of College Football:

• ESPN and The CW ACC sublicensing deal through 2030-31
• Ahmad Hardy shot in the leg — released from hospital — Drinkwitz update
• College GameDay Week 1 LSU-Clemson / Week 2 Ohio State-Texas
• Sarkisian rips Ole Miss academics — Kiffin Vanity Fair fallout
• James Franklin needs bold and aggressive AD at Virginia Tech
• Governor Reacts: ACC Spring Meetings and 24-Team CFP
• Governor's Ruling: CSC wins first major NIL arbitration vs Nebraska
• G6 Top 25 — CBS Sports All-138 rankings broken down

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Who are the Top 25 College Football Teams of the Last 25 Years? In this episode, we break down Sports Illustrated’s full list — from the 2001 Miami Hurricanes to recent SEC and Big Ten dynasties — and give every team the Governor’s Ruling.We also dive into ESPN’s Most Important QBs for 2025 and add the Governor’s Additions — Luke Altmeyer (Illinois), Sawyer Robertson (Baylor), Devon Dampier (Utah), Miller Moss (Louisville), Nico Iamaleava (UCLA), Blake Horvath (Navy), and Caden Veltkamp (FAU) — because there’s more to the sport than just the SEC.Plus, the day’s biggest headlines in Into the News: Josh Heupel sets Tennessee’s 2025 identity Eli Drinkwitz vs. Bob Stoops ahead of Mizzou–OU Shane Beamer’s “Beamer Bowl” family drama CJ Hester exits Michigan Nebraska RB depth chart revealed ESPN announces Lee Corso farewell specialThis is one of the most loaded offseason episodes yet — rankings, quarterback storylines, and no-holds-barred takes on ESPN’s picks.Timestamps:0:00 Intro4:00 Into the News18:00 Governor Reacts – ESPN SEC Power Rankings33:00 Governor’s Ruling – SI’s Top 25 Teams of the Last 25 Years48:00 Around the Nation – ESPN’s Most Important QBs + Governor’s Additions1:00:00 Final ThoughtConnect with the Governor:🌐 Website: https://thecfbnation.com🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Leverett_KT📸 Instagram:   / cfbnationhq  Don’t Forget To:👍 Like this video if you love college football talk.🔔 Subscribe for daily expert analysis:    / @governorofcollegefootball  💬 Drop your Top 5 all-time teams in the comments — I’ll pin the best take

In Episode 61 of Governor of College Football, we expose the biggest college football scandals of the modern era—Tennessee’s McDonald’s bag saga, Ole Miss’s burner phone madness, Florida’s NIL collapse, and more. No fluff. Just facts.Then we shift gears into JD Pickell’s viral 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, breaking down every matchup, seeding flaw, and overhyped inclusion. Governor calls it like he sees it — and not everyone’s making it out clean.Plus: a potential College Football RedZone channel? We react to ESPN’s massive acquisition of NFL Network and how it could reshape the sport forever.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro3:00 – Into the News (Brent Pry, Belichick on NIL, Diego Pavia)18:00 – Governor Reacts: ESPN RedZone Acquisition + CFB RedZone Future33:00 – Governor Ruling: Top 25 College Football Scandals Breakdown48:00 – Around the Nation: JD Pickell’s Full CFP Bracket + Reaction1:00:00 – Final WordConnect with the Governor:🌐 thecfbnation.com🐦 Twitter/X📸 InstagramDon’t forget to:👍 Like this video if you love real CFB talk🔔 Subscribe for daily expert insights:    / @governorofcollegefootball  💬 Drop your CFP predictions or craziest scandal memory in the comments — we’re pinning the best ones!#CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #JDPickell #CFBScandals #CFBNews #GovernorOfCollegeFootball #CFBNation

Welcome to Episode 59 of Governor of College Football — the ONLY show bold enough to put preseason narratives on trial.Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy says “nothing matters less than fall camp depth charts.”Tim Brando drops his Top 15 and fans are in a frenzy.So we’re asking the question straight up —Do preseason polls and depth charts actually matter… or are they all smoke?🏛️ Governor’s Ruling segment delivers a 15-minute deep dive with real examples, receipts, and fire takes — including why Florida’s 2022 leap from unranked to No. 12 is all the proof you need.🔥 What’s on tap:✅ Do preseason polls influence the College Football Playoff?✅ Are fall camp depth charts meaningless or misunderstood?✅ Around the Nation: Full Big 12 championship odds & live reaction✅ CFB Nation breaks down the fan obsession that fuels the offseason✅ Plus: Penn State’s Top 2 argument, Tim Brando’s rankings reaction, and more📺 Subscribe now for the most unfiltered, independent college football show in America👉    / @governorofcollegefootball  

Can 32 teams really make the 2025 College Football Playoff? Let’s talk about it.In this episode of Governor of College Football, we break down ESPN’s Allstate Playoff Predictor list of 32 teams with a 10%+ shot to make the CFP—from the elite to the outlandish.We spotlight the most intriguing contenders, call out pretenders, and react live to the state of the playoff race before a single snap.But that’s just the beginning.🎙️ INTO THE NEWS Stanford hires Nike CEO John Donahoe as athletic director DeAndre Moore fuels Arch vs. Ewers debate Alabama OC Ryan Grubb puts pressure on the Tide QB room Julian Sayin vs. Lincoln Kienholz at Ohio State Jaydn Ott blasts Cal culture after Oklahoma transfer Tennessee adds Landry Jones to its QB brain trust🎤 GOVERNOR REACTSTim Brando’s Top 15 is out—and it’s equal parts genius and chaos.We break down the biggest shocks, including: Penn State disrespected at No. 6 Alabama way too low at 14 Boise State and Tulane in the Top 15?! Arizona State’s rapid rise⚖️ GOVERNOR’S RULINGNIL Collectives Can Now Pay Athletes Directly — With GuardrailsWe dive deep into the College Sports Commission’s new NIL policy:✅ Deals over $600 must be submitted to NIL Go✅ Payments must deliver public value and profit✅ No more pay-for-play loopholesThis is the transparency the sport needed—and the foundation for future reform.🧭 AROUND THE NATIONWe walk through all 32 CFP contenders with at least a 10% playoff chance, based on ESPN’s Allstate Playoff Predictor.From Texas to UNLV, we separate facts from fantasy.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:15 Into the News15:00 Governor Reacts – Tim Brando’s Top 1528:00 Governor’s Ruling – NIL Collectives Explained44:00 Around the Nation – 32 CFP Contenders58:00 Final ThoughtsConnect with the Governor:🌐 Website: https://thecfbnation.com🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Leverett_KT📸 Instagram:   / cfbnationhq  Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if you love college football!🔔 Subscribe for DAILY CFB insights:    / @governorofcollegefootball  💬 Which team do YOU think will surprise us in the 2025 CFP race? Drop your pick in the comments!